For eye protection, anti-fog coatings are hit or miss... sometimes I think my breath is just too powerful.
I hear you on the anti-fog struggle—sometimes I feel like I could fog up a car window just by looking at it. Honestly, I’ve given up on most “miracle” coatings and just go with the reusable goggles that have vents. Not perfect, but less annoying than swapping out disposables every 10 minutes. As for gloves, the “heavy duty” disposables are a joke for anything rough. I stick with nitrile for paint and nasty stuff, but real work? Reusables all day.
Man, I’m with you on the “heavy duty” disposables—those things rip if you even look at them sideways. I’ve tried a few brands that claim to be “extra tough,” but it’s like, yeah, for about five minutes maybe. I just keep a stash of those cheap blue nitrile ones for painting or cleaning up sealant, but if I’m hauling shingles or messing with flashing, it’s gotta be the thick reusables. They’re not perfect either, but at least they last more than a single job.
The vented goggles are a lifesaver when it’s humid out, but I still get fogged up if I’m working hard. I’ve heard some folks swear by those little anti-fog wipes, but I can’t say they’ve ever made a huge difference for me. Has anyone actually found a brand of goggles or glasses that really don’t fog up, even when you’re sweating buckets? Or is it just one of those things you gotta live with?
You’re not alone—those “heavy duty” disposables are a joke for anything rough. I’ve torn through them just grabbing a bundle of shingles. Reusables aren’t perfect, but at least you get a few days out of them. As for goggles, I’ve tried anti-fog coatings and wipes, but honestly, nothing’s foolproof when you’re sweating hard. Some brands are better than others, but I still end up wiping them down every so often. Just seems like part of the job sometimes.
“I’ve torn through them just grabbing a bundle of shingles.”
That’s been my experience too. Those disposables are fine for painting or light yard work, but the minute you’re hauling lumber or shingles, they’re toast. I switched to those rubber-coated fabric gloves a while back—get a week or two out of them if I’m careful. As for goggles, I’ve tried everything short of swimming goggles. Still fog up when I’m sweating buckets in the attic. At this point, I just keep a microfiber cloth in my pocket and call it good enough.
Rubber-coated gloves have been my go-to for most stuff too, but I’ve noticed they get slick if I’m working in the rain or with anything oily. Not great when you’re halfway up a ladder. As for goggles, I swear every “anti-fog” label is just marketing. Has anyone actually found a pair that stays clear when you’re sweating? Or is the microfiber cloth trick about as good as it gets?